07/01/2026
🎉👏 Congratulations to the students, teachers, administrators, staff, parents, and volunteers of Pasco County Schools on earning an A rating!
This achievement reflects the hard work, dedication, and commitment of everyone involved in helping our students succeed. Thank you for making Pasco County proud and investing in the future of our community.
💙💛 Great job, Pasco! Keep up the outstanding work!
A-RATING FOR PASCO SCHOOLS: Pasco County Schools has earned an A-rating from the Florida Department of Education, marking a historic achievement for the district and reflecting significant academic gains across its schools.
District leaders announced Wednesday that the state’s annual school grades show major improvements, including the elimination of all schools previously under the state’s Bureau of School Improvement (BSI) oversight.
Schools placed under BSI oversight receive targeted state support due to academic performance indicators. This year, Pasco County reduced the number of schools under BSI oversight from eight schools to zero. While the district will no longer be under state BSI oversight next school year, officials said they will continue their Opportunity Schools initiative to provide additional support and resources to schools with the greatest needs.
The district also celebrated several additional milestones:
* For the first time since 2004, every Pasco County school earned a grade of C or higher.
* Thirty-one schools improved by at least one letter grade.
* Eighteen schools earned a new A-rating.
* Three schools made remarkable improvements from a D-rating to an A-rating:
* New River Elementary School
* Gulf Middle School
* Gulfside Elementary School
* Chester W. Taylor Elementary improved from an F-rating to a C-rating.
Superintendent Dr. John Legg credited the achievement to the dedication and teamwork of educators, staff, students and families throughout the district.
“This achievement reflects the incredible dedication of our teachers, support staff, administrators, students, and families,” Legg said. “An ‘A’ district rating and the elimination of all schools under state BSI oversight are the result of strong systems, support, and commitment that exist throughout our schools. While we are proud of this accomplishment, we also remain committed to continuing to invest in opportunities and support systems that help every child succeed.”
The district said the achievement represents one of the most significant academic turnarounds in recent history and highlights years of focused efforts to improve student performance and strengthen schools across Pasco County.